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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.26, 52.83 and 24.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.26, 52.83 and 24.41 is: 36.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.26 : 52.83 = 24.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.26/52.83 = 24.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.26x = 52.83 × 24.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.26x = 1,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289.71/35.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.58

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